Michael Dwyer

• ACT and CBT
• Attachment focus
• Relationship issues

About Michael

Michael Dwyer works with people on stress, anxiety, grief, depression and major life changes using a mix of talking therapies. He practices as a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has 11 years of experience.

He helps people who are coping with relationship problems, trauma and abuse, parenting strain, sleep difficulties and compassion fatigue. He also supports those dealing with anger, low self‑esteem and issues linked to chronic illness or cancer. LGBT related concerns and attachment difficulties are among his additional focus areas.

His way of working uses several evidence‑based methods. He draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, alongside attachment‑based and client‑centred approaches. Sessions look at thoughts, feelings and behaviours, and practical strategies to manage symptoms day to day.

Sessions are collaborative and aim to set clear, achievable goals. He will work with each person to identify what matters most and which strategies help in everyday life. Sessions also cover communication and coping skills for difficult situations.

With over a decade of practice, he brings steady clinical experience to common and complex concerns such as chronic pain, codependency and control issues. People who want a structured yet person‑focused style may find this counsellor a good fit.

How his therapeutic approaches work in online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then choosing actions that match what matters to the client; it can help with anxiety, low mood and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns, which many people use for anxiety and sleep problems. Attachment‑based therapy examines relationship patterns formed earlier in life and supports changes in how people connect and manage emotions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with each person to agree which methods to try and will adjust plans based on progress, needs and preferences. The process is described and reviewed together rather than imposed.

Please confirm the available session formats before booking, as specific delivery methods are not listed in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a week and reduce travel time, and some formats allow shorter check‑in appointments or phone options when bandwidth is limited. Registered or accredited professionals often use online sessions to maintain continuity of care while adapting pace and tools to the client’s everyday life.

Topics Michael lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Grief
• Depression
• Coping with life changes
• Compassion fatigue
• LGBT
• Relationship issues
• Trauma and abuse
• Sleeping disorders
• Parenting issues
• Anger management
• Self-esteem
• Abandonment
• Aging and geriatric issues
• Attachment issues
• Avoidant personality
• Body image
• Cancer
• Caregiver issues and stress
• Chronic pain, illness, and disability
• Co-morbidity
• Codependency
• Commitment issues
• Communication problems
• Control issues
• Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
• Dependent personality
• Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
• Dissociation
• Divorce and separation
• Domestic violence
• Drug and alcohol addiction
• Eating and food-related issues
• Emptiness
• Family of origin issues
• Family problems
• Fatherhood issues
• Fertility issues
• First responder issues
• Forgiveness
• Guilt and shame
• HIV and AIDS
• Immigration issues
• Impulsivity
• Infidelity
• Intellectual disability
• Isolation and loneliness
• Jealousy
• Life purpose
• Men's issues
• Midlife crisis
• Veteran and armed forces issues
• Money and financial issues
• Mood disorders
• Narcissism
• Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
• Panic disorder and panic attacks
• Paranoia
• Personality disorders
• Phobias
• Postpartum depression
• Post-traumatic stress
• Pregnancy and childbirth
• Prejudice and discrimination
• Process addictions
• Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
• Self-harm
• Self-love
• Sex addiction
• Sexual assault and abuse
• Sexuality
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Somatization
• Women's issues
• Workplace issues
• Young adult issues

Ways of working

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Attachment-Based Therapy
• Client-Centred Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
• Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
• Existential Therapy
• Mindfulness Therapy
• Motivational Interviewing
• Narrative Therapy
• Psychodynamic Therapy
• Solution-Focused Therapy
• Trauma-Focused Therapy
• Systemic Therapy

Questions about Michael

Does he work with anxiety or stress?

Yes. He helps people manage anxiety and stress with practical strategies drawn from CBT and ACT.

What kind of counselling does he offer?

He uses a mix of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, attachment‑based and client‑centred approaches.

How much experience does he have?

He has 11 years of professional experience as a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

Where is he based?

He is based in the United Kingdom and works from there.

Can I have sessions in another language?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats does he provide?

Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography.

How are sessions charged?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I get started?

Select the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.